Introduction to a career in midwifery (Various)

We are excited to offer this unique opportunity to shadow the work of our Midwifery colleagues in a busy acute hospital setting.

The placement will begin with an introduction to your host and the wider multidisciplinary team, followed by a guided tour throughout the department and any associated clinical areas.

This experience is provided for you to gain a real sense of what it would be like to work as a Midwife or associated support staff and ultimately inspire you to pursue a career within midwifery in the near future.

The placement will be held in Argyll Ward on Level 7 of Derriford hospital and is offered as a 1 day placement however can be adapted for any request between half a day to 5 full days to suit your availability and requirements.

In line with our risk assessment outcomes this opportunity is open for applications from those who have completed their GCSE studies. There is no upper age limit to this experience.

In order to protect you, our staff and patients, you will be supervised at all times and will not be permitted access to restricted areas unless under direct supervision.

Due to the anticipated demand for this experience, we are unable to guarantee a placement and all applications will be subject to a selection process.

If you would like to know more about a career within the NHS, NHS Careers website is a great place to begin your search.

Please Note: Following application you will be unable to upload any associated documentation until your application has been successful.